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Okay, now to the first post. This is the start of a new year and we have had a very long summer vacation. In fact, it was the longest summer vacation since 1998. I enjoyed mine thoroughly (and have the videos to prove it…). As we are studying hotel management and a good chunk of those who stay at hotels are leisure travelers (in other words, people on vacation), I want you to think about what makes a vacation great and what makes a hotel stay both pleasurable and memorable (and will encourage repeat business!)
First, watch the videos below that I posted to youtube. They are short videos of my trip this summer to Israel. What in the videos would entice someone to visit Israel (you will eventually be creating videos enticing people to visit sites around the world!!!) ? What makes it look like a great place (or a horrible place) to go on vacation?
In your response of at least a couple of paragraphs, write the following:
1. What was the highlight of your summer vacation?
2. What is your dream vacation destination and why?
3. What are three (or more) characteristics of a pleasurable vacation?
4. What was interesting (or boring) about any of my videos?
Please write to impress. Please use grammatically correct English. Please make sure that your spelling is correct and what you write is coherent. Write at least 150 words and remember that the world is your audience. Last year, we ended up having some famous travel writers comment on the blog!!! Pretty impressive, huh?
Here are my summer vacation videos (Please note that I am not just posting these gratuitously….these are the two most common types of vacation videos on youtube….one is a slideshow of photographs and the other is an actual video):
The highlight of my summer vacation was visiting my grandaunt in the countryside of New Jersey. I enjoyed it because it gave me a chance to get away from the busy and noisy streets of New York;I was able to relax, sleep for long hours and not lift a finger…except to eat.
My dream vacation destination would definitely have to be Paris. I would really enjoy going there on a vacation mainly because I love shopping and it is said to be the “FASHION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD”. I would really love to visit and explore the Eiffle Tower and since Paris/France is also called the “CITY OF ROMANCE” i would love to share that moment with that special someone.
A pleasurable vacation would be likely discribed as relaxing, comfortable and fun. Relaxing is the main reason why people go on vacations,they want to bask themselves in the serenity and peacefulness and just forget about their stressful lives. Comfort….small word for such huge amount of energy that you get after waking up in a different place?,free of work and noise and more time treating yourself to some nice sleep . Fun and adventures will come at the times u least expect them but just get up, get out and get going!!!.
The videos of Mr.Dornbaum’s summer vacation were very interesting. He took pictures of different clothes stores, food places,neighborhoods and people whether they are visiting or living-in. To me there was no boring part to the videos because it made me realize how modernized Israel is now than it was back in the days. It is always good to learn about different cultures.
By: chrisannl216196618 on September 14, 2009
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haha the first video with the photo slideshow is cool and the music gos with it. The second video reminded me of thoes old west videos that really went on fast except that this one had color so it’s better.
By: carlosv202933750 on September 16, 2009
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I spent my summer days at the exquisite Miami beaches where I was engulfed by the calm serene sound of mother nature. It seemed as if the sun was a priceless jewel in its kingdom awaiting the moons essence. The water lay glistening from the suns intense rays like the first tear that would emerge from a baby’s eye. It seemed as if the clean sand held nothing but obscurity. The mischievous breeze teases surfers as if its goal was to push them into the water. Yes Miami was an utopia.
When I’m not enjoying myself on the beach, my family and I turn some music on and dance likes there’s no tomorrow. After we party for several hours, everyone takes their pillow and blanket and grab a seat on the floor in the living room where we hear ghost stories. After hearing these stories no one dares to move. Some people are scared to go to the bathroom. Some are even scared to sit by the window. The bedazzled moonlight stood still allowing the silent murky world outside to embrace it. It was so hard to believe that such a beautiful sun once stood there. Sometimes when we aren’t asleep, my cousins and I would go outside and count the stars. We pretend they are the moons children waiting to be nurtured by their mother. When it was time to leave Miami and head back to New York it felt as if my Miami vacation was an unforgettable dream…
A vacation couldn’t possibly be called a dream vacation unless it fulfills ones hidden desire or fantasy It should leave an ineradicable mark with you. I think a pleasurable vacation holds extraordinary scenery, great food, culture, friendly people and secrets. As soon as you step off that plane, the air alone should be able to tranquilize you. My dream vacation destination would be somewhere tropical like the breathtaking Hawaii. I would love to travel to a location like that because it’s the perfect place to revitalize my mind, body and soul. You should be able to wake up to the playful sound of the water and enjoy a delicious breakfast. After that, grab your surfboard and catch a wave or go scuba driving to discover the many wonders of the ocean. Even if you don’t feel like being in the water, grab a bike and go bike-riding, hiking or even better mountain climbing. The culture and heritage should somehow interest you and make you want to become a part of it. Even after a long day of hanging out on the beach or learning different things, I would want to head back to a restaurant where I can taste fresh, exotic and delicious meals that make my taste buds jump. You shouldn’t be able to fall asleep so quickly! Head to a party and salsa your way through the dance floor. Even if you do not prefer a tropical environment like I do, you should always have fun.
Before I saw your videos I never imagined Israel to look so beautiful. I can honestly say it never crossed my mind to take a trip to Israel. However after seeing the videos I’ve decided that I would like to catch a plane to go there someday. Personally I thought your videos were very interesting. It surprised me to see that most of Israel held a great resemblance to some parts of our very New York and the United States. Israel looks very developed. There are some unique architecture that I never seen before. There’s even lots of restaurants and stores you can find there that’s here in the United States and even better, the signs are translated in English! Maybe I won’t be lost after all. It looks like Israelis are really devoted to their country. Every now and then you can see their flags waving from buildings. Overall I thought you took some really great pictures of Israel. The picture with the bride came out very nice. It looked extremely professional.
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By: mandya267568061 on September 17, 2009
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-As far as summers go i cant define mine as a great one but i can say it was eye-opening for many reasons. There were two things that did stand out the most. It was seeing and spending time with my family and friends, both here and in Florida. They were the highlight of my summer. If could have had my dream vacation instead it would have been to go to Spain. It has always been my dream vacation. I think it would be amazing to go and drive around Madrid and just see all of its culture. to get to see what makes Spain so intriguing.Just like any normal or dream vacation. There’s three things that are a must in making it one of the best. You need friends to share it with, a great atmosphere to create memories in and the time because you need the time to enjoy it and not rush. When i watched these videos i cant say they made me want to pack my bags and fly to Israel right then and there. Although it was not boring it lacked excitement. I would have liked to see the unusual and simply all the places that you would not see in everyday life. I would have also liked to see pictures of festivals or events that would normally occur during the summer. The music in my opinion seemed to show more of Israels culture then the videos.
By: maryannr267936375 on September 17, 2009
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This summer had its very dull moments, but one moment in particular took the spotlight as the highlight of my summer. Going to the beach in Point Plaza, New Jersey. It might sound dull but it was the complete opposite. Friend and family of mine from Jersey all squished ourselves into four cars and headed for a 2 hour road trip. Half of our day was spent on the beach side, tanning and enjoying the waves. The rest of the day we walked around the board walk, played arcade games, attended the fair, and enjoyed a very large waffles and ice cream for the first time. After returning back home, a few friends of mine and I got ready and attended a bon fire at a local park where I met many new people and had a great time.
My dream vacation would be some place where everything was different to what I am usually used to. For example Hawaii, where I can relax by beautiful beaches, visit important historical sites and learn/experience a completely different culture. A dream vacation would be to temporally be able to completely escape from all problems. This vacation must be relaxing, exciting and adventurous.
Your first video, about the pictures, attract my attention the most. It showed many different things about India from its architecture to its streets, and even the people. It also showed its beaches and some aspects of the mall. The second video which was of driving in the street was a bit boring to me because it was a video being shot of driving around and it didn’t have as much variety as the first video did.
By: yaskalinam265051847 on September 17, 2009
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1. The highlight of my summer vacation is spending the week at my aunts house in New Jersey. I went to the beach, park, zoo and also had time to spend with my cousins. It was a mini vacation for me and thats why i enjoyed going.
2. My dream destination is to go to certain parts in Europe. For example some countires i would like to visit are Italy, Spain, France and Greece. I would like to visit those countries because they interest me and seem like a nice place to visit.
3. Three characteristics of a pleasureable vacation are activities, food, and coustums.
4. The video was interesting because there were some similar things we have in the U.S. for example the malls, buildings, and markets. Also there were different things from the U.S. which the street signs werein a different language, the coustoms, and the beaches looked very clean. I ejoyed watching the viedo and learning about your vacation.
By: jackelyneb on September 18, 2009
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This past summer It was one of the best summer I had have in a couple of years . I spend time with my friends and family at the beaches malls parks and sweet sixteen .then in the middle of the summer me and my family took an unexpected trip that I had decided to take to celebrate my sweet sixteen . We took a trip to the place I was born in,Dominican Republic . We spend a week in a resort call Barceló Capella Beach resort. The hotel was big clean and the food was delicious just like Ii like it.
My dream vacation destination would be to cancun mexico or Hawaii. The reason why I would like to visit this places are because I’m from the Caribbean , I love the ocean and sand on my toes . I would also like to see how people live in other countries and their cultural .
By: kelviap205078488 on September 18, 2009
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My summer vacation was pretty good. I spent time with my cousins in New Jersey and went around having fun. I went to Six Flags, parties, cookouts, and many other nice events. The highlight of my summer would have to be the time I helped my cousin move into his dorm for college. It was a new experience for him and I both. I was happy to participate in this chapter of his life. It’s kind of funny because he wanted to go to Ocean County College, but his mother told him to go to Kean. Ever since he first moved onto campus, he doesn’t want to leave.
My dream vacation would have to be in Tokyo, Japan. I picked Tokyo because I am amazed on their technology. I’m also a big fan of drag racing and drifting, so that would be awesome to see it there. While in Japan, I can see the wildlife and the beautiful views from the mountains. Another thing that I like from Japan is the food! How could I forget about the food!? Since I love fish, I could see myself having a ball with their foods.
P.S. I like the videos, I didn’t know that they had a Steve Madden there.
By: kennethp265015339 on September 18, 2009
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1. The highlight of my summer vacation was wen i went to Coney Island. I went to the beach, circus, and went on the cyclone which was lots of fun. I spent time with my friends and family and we had a great time.
2. My dream vacation destination is to stay in a five star hotel in Ecuador. I want to explore and know Ecuador’s culture.
3. Free room service, aultimate dining for free, and great catering.
4. Your video’s are wakk beacuse they did not entertain me at all and the music gave me a headache. I didnt like the fact that you didnt show your face. I love the way you went on both sides of the world. Did you buy any CD’s from there? I love the video when you were driving by yourself in your car beacuse, it show’s how over there it is just like New York City.
By: gabet93 on September 18, 2009
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The highlight of my vacation was when i went to Canada. i had alot of fun because it was my first time going to niagra falls,i have been to Canada lots of times before but never to Niagra Falls.While we were there we saw fireworks and went aroung shopping i had a good time because all of my family were there.we saw everything from the worlld’s biggest chair to haunted houses while walking around.I thought the Flls were cool because in the night the lights from the buildings reflect on the water showing chnaging colors.My dream vacation would be to go to Cancun because it looks like a nice place to go on vacation to relax and the beaches look really nice. Also what i like about Cancun is that it looks really clean.Some of the characteristics of a pleasurable vacation is somewhere you could go and just relax. Another characteristic is to go to famous places in the city or country.The last is a place that you might not want to leave and come back home.What i thought was interesting about the videos was the music it sounds different but cool.Also, the city and all the buildings look really cool.The videos definately wanted me tovacation there and i kind of felt like i were there.
By: khemrajs274389717 on September 18, 2009
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The highlight of my summer wasn’t very fun but it was nice. It started in New Jersey at my aunts place I was with my cousins and my little brother we spend most of the time inside playing video games or we would go to the beach. The first time we went we didn’t have a ride so we decide to go on there bikes n my little brother on there scooter we went a long way when we decide to exchange cause he was getting tired so I was like ok ill take the scooter while we were going there was a rock I didn’t see on the side walk so the wheel of the scooter got stuck n I felt I wasin a lot of pain but I didn’t say anything when we finally got. To the beach I check my leg and it was cover in blood it wasn’t that bad but cause I didn’t check it early it bleed a lot. After one more week me and my brother left to Virginia to spend sometime with my dad there I spend most of my time with my two bestfriends we when to the mall the park nothing big I also spend time with my older brother who toke me my little brother and his girlfriend bowling to the pool and to the movies. My dream vacation would be in a warm place with my friends and family somewhere beautiful I guess it really doesn’t matter but if I had to chose a place I guess it would be Fiji I think is cause I look so pretty in pictures I would really like to go at least once to see it for myself. What my three characteristics of a pleasurable vacation is seeing something new something you’ve never seen before, experiencing something new and being relax.
The thing dat I mostly loved about your videos is dat picture of the rocks making the heart n I loved how the two people were talking to each other threw the cans and how you edited your second video I don’t really find it boring I just don’t like how fast you made the pictures go.
By: paulat216053165 on September 18, 2009
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All the pictures from Israel look great. I think that the beach and the nightlife in Israel would entice some one to visit Israel; personally I would love to go to a beach like that one. Israel looks like a great place to go on vacation because there are many places to go, many things to see and it looks like a peaceful place.
Most of my summer, I was here in New York. I usually go to my home country every summer but this summer was different. I stayed helping my cousin with her baby, which I love and care so much. Well we went to the beach, the park, the city and many other places. The highlight of my summer was spending the day with all my family together in a barbecue, the day was the best for me. My dream vacation would be going to Germany. I got the idea of going to Germany since all the members of my favorite band (Tokio Hotel) are from there. Also Germany has great agriculture and it’s a very relaxing place. Some characteristics of a pleasurable vacation would be, to have great natural places to go, many activities to do, a lot of shopping places and a great nightlife.
Two things were interesting; one is the pictures you took. The pictures show that Israel is a great place to go and have a relaxing summer. Two is the way the videos are made, with the songs and how fast it goes and then stops. For me that am so cool, I liked the videos and I found them very interesting.
By: monicam269678603 on September 18, 2009
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These video are very nice, during my summer vacation it was fun also. I stayed at my aunt’s condo in Canada and it was very exciting because it was on the 12th floor and it had a beautiful view, every after noon you can see the sun set, but overall it was great i learned how to swim they had there own pool and went through many different places there.
Discussing about vacation my dream vacation is to go to Las Vegas, why several reasons i always wanted to go in a hotel with an amazing view of the entire city and just over all seeing how beautiful the place is. Another reason is just a lot of celebrities be there and it’s always great to go and see how it is to live as a celebrity for one day at least. The last reason is because it’s just to have a great time and parting with friends.
Las Vegas can be a pleasurable vacation yet in another way it may not be, but their are many different ways to identify a pleasurable vacation some characteristics are Relaxation, going by the beaches, staying at a luxurious hotel.
About your video my thoughts about it is that i find some part of it boring yet there are some interesting parts with Israel stop light the way it changes in New york it doesn’t change that. I like the way there city is so modernize and yet have some old historic places also. I would like to visit there it seems to be a very beautiful place.
By: daneshs214051427 on September 22, 2009
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1. WHAT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR SUMMER VACATION?
-There were many highlights to my summer vacation. I was unfortunate not to get a job this year but I did occupy myself. In late July, I took a road trip with my aunt and two cousins to North Carolina. My younger cousin was gifted enough to run at a Track Olympic meet with a lot of other kids around the country. We then took a ride to Florida from North Carolina to see my grandfather and other family members for a week. While being there, my cousins and I played and the pool from morning to night. We also were able to go to Outlets in Orlando and shop until we drop. After I came home from Florida, a few days later we tooka ride to the Tanger Outlet in upstate New York which was about an hour away from my house. My family also went to England, Massachusetts Six Flags one day but we were not able to get on many rides because it rained really hard. In late August. I was able to take my DMV Permit Test and fortunate to pass. A day before school, my dad took me to Green Acres Mall and I was able to drive around the parking lot for about an hour or two.
2. WHAT IS YOUR DREAM VACATION DESTINATION AND WHY?
-My dream vacation destination would have to be Hawaii. I chose Hawaii because for one the name sounds calming. I also want to visit Hawaii because the beaches are so beautiful. There are also many activities to do on the beaches such as shopping, eating at restaurants, boat tours, fishing, kayaking, sailing, sunbathing and many more. Hawaii is also a great place to go to see nature at its best in my opinion. I would also love to go there for my honeymoon because it is also a romantic place.
3. WHAT ARE THREE (OR MORE) CHARACTERISTICS OF A PLEASURABLE VACATION?
-Characteristics of a pleasurable vacation are relaxation. You also want to be able to go to a place that satisfies your needs. For example, if you like sports then you would want to pick a sports resort. Another characteristic is having fun wherever you go. You should go to a place where you know people are going to treat you with respect.
4.WHAT WAS INTERESTING (OR BORING) ABOUT ANY OF MY VIDEOS?
-The interesting things about your video is the sky scrapers that were in the city. I also like when you viewed the people that were there because it shows me what kind of people live in Tel Aviv. The apartment buildings (if I am not mistaken) were very unique. Some of the buildings were also shaped a little weird. I also like the way you viewed the highway signs because that was in a different language and I didn’t know it was shaped like the ones in United States.
By: whitneyh262170301 on September 23, 2009
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This summer was okay for me, all I did was spend time with my family. There was no highlight for me this summer. Now my dream destination is Australia. I don’t know why but I always wanted to go to Australia, it seems a pretty calm place to be in. Other then beign a calm place Australia is a beautiful site to be living in. It has nice weather, beaches and a beautiful coast line to watch the sunset or sunrise. The most attractive thing in Australia is the wild life, animals are all over the place in Australia do to its wild life environment. Some characteristics of a pleasurable vacation are safe environment(if you are one of those safety people), beautiful site seeing, comfortable place to stay in. The interesting things about the videos were that it made realize Israel has nice buildings and houses. Now the second video would have been better if it was in normal speen or even better if it was in slow motion haha joking.
By: carlosv202933750 on September 26, 2009
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The article is very true and it has opened my eyes into seeing that hotel complainers are put into categories and are not just simple complainers. Most hotels try to deal with all complainers in the same way but that can never do because people have different ways of complaining and creating an argument.
If i were to be placed in a category then i would definitely be a truly injured complainer; i never make a big scene if i feel as if something is not ruling in my favor. I will only complain if i have a perfectly logic reason to do so. I will also try to give a rational explanation to the manager or the owner as to what i am complaining about and why because if i just keep arguing then there will be no benifit for me.
I have seen 2 types of complainers in hotels and those two are “FREEBIE-LOVERS” and “FACE-SAVERS”. Most people argue because they want a bargain and in most cases it always works. The manager or workers in the hotel may feel ashamed and responsible in some way of the complainer so they may just give in to that act of appeasement. Face-savers are the worst because they complain but never want anyone to think that they are irrational. People like these should never go to hotels just stay at a motel or at home.
By: chrisannl216196618 on September 27, 2009
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This summer has felt like the longest summer in history. However, I didn’t travel this summer because we couldn’t afford to travel. I have been to the beach, the mall, the movie theater, the pool, the park, Splish Splash, and Manhattan. This may not have been the best summer I have ever had, but it was pretty relaxing and fun.
I have many fantasies about my ideal vacation. I have never traveled before, in fact I have never been on a plane before. My ideal vacation would include traveling to Hawaii with friends. I would chose to stay at a hotel with an ocean side view of the beach. I heard that you can take helicopter tours of the islands, on my vacation I would take a helicopter tour to see the volcanos and view of the entire island. The reason I would chose Hawaii as my dream vacation destination is because I have read many travel articles about Hawaii saying how it is the ultimate vacation spot to visit. I want to visit Hawaii’s beaches, towns, historical landmarks, and participate in their luaus.
In order for your vacation to be an ideal one, you have to enjoy it of course, it should be relaxing, you should be able to create memories about your vacation, and you should have FUN.
By: nicolev265514356 on September 28, 2009
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What was the highlight of your summer vacation?
The highlight of my summer vacation was my summer job. At my job i met all different kind all people that i became familiar with. After my work was done i took a trip down to Fort Myers Florida. Down in Florida i’ve must of visited at least 6 different beaches in the time i was there. My family and I had a great adventure. In Miami we took a tour which showed us star island. This was where all the famous people live such as Shaquille Oneall which i took a picture while he was sitting in his backyard.
What is your dream vacation destination and why?
My dream vacation would be to any part of Europe. I’m very much into the whole sneaker culture thing. But on the other side of the world the sneaker culture and just culture it self is very different from here in North America. In Europe there are many famous sites which i would like to visit. Visiting something new is great because you gain so much knowledge. Thats why i would like to visit Europe.
What are three (or more) characteristics of a pleasurable vacation?
The main characteristics of a good vacation are many. In my opinion they are great weather, food and people.The weather has to be awesome in order to have fun and go out. The food has to be delicious in order to have a good appetite. The most important part is the people. The people who greet you have to be warming and feel that you are welcomed to their state or country.Those people are the ones that make your vacation so special because of how they treat you.
What was interesting (or boring) about any of my videos?
These videos in have been interesting. I never in a million years pictured Israel being like this. From what i see in the news Israel looks dirty and old. But from these videos it looks great, kinda like the NYC in the summer. The music seems cool but never heard of it. I would like to know what they are saying. Israel is very modernize. This looks like something i would definately visit later on in the future.
By: pedrom3 on September 29, 2009
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1. What was the highlight of your summer vacation?
The highligh of my summer vacation this year has been going to Nicaragua and going to Pennsylvania. There was no way i would’ve wanted to stay in New York this summer. i had been looking forward to going away & enjoying my time with my family & friends. I went to Nicargua with my grandmother , and my mom. We try our best to go every two or so years. mainly because they want to visit my great grandmother. shes currently 104 years old. Crazy, i know. But me on the other hand love her but i perfer going for my cousins. This has been the first year we constantly went out. All my cousins & I would go to parties, reastaurants, or just even drive around and get out of the house. In Pennsylvania on the other hand i went to visit my best friends Seidy and Ashley for a week. I had gone a day after i got back from Nicaragua. So i was only in NY for a day and left once again. I went to celebrate Seidy’s 15 birthday. We had a great time throughtout that week. I also got to see my old friends Sean and Sergio.
2. What is your dream vacation destination and why?
My dream vacation would have to be going to Brazil. Staying in a 5 star hotel. Meeting a famous person and just enjoying my summer with my friends and family. Trying new foods, enjoying the beautiful beaches and meeting new people. While in Brazil i’d also want to learn to speal pourtugese. While i have my family at the hostel relaxing doing what they want my friends and i will be having a blast going to Brazilian parties learning new stuff each and everyday.
3. What are three (or more) characteristics of a pleasurable vacation?
One main characteristic for me to have a pleasurable vacation has to be to have someone to enjoy it with. Without someone there is no one to share moments with. Another would have to be to being able to go out and speak the language to go where you please. And finally just learning and trying new things where ever you go .
4. What was interesting (or boring) about any of my videos?
The videos were interesting. Loved seeing how it was over there. The skyscrapers and the architecture is ahmazing. Everything looks so advanced. And somethings look better than New York ! The beaches were also nice. Boring ? The first video had WAYYYYY TOO much pictures .
By: gilsenm265743385 on October 1, 2009
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The most enjoyable thing of my summer vacation was my Sweet Sixteen. The planning, my friends and family made it the best night of my life! My dream vacation destination is Hawaii, I love adventure, the beach and everything tropical. The three most pleaurable things about a dream vacation is the relaxation, the fun and the thrill of exploring new things. The videos are intersting because the street lights turn yellow before they turn green again and theres a McDonalds everywhere you go.
By: amandas265810754 on October 2, 2009
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The most memorable moment of my summer vacation was my road trip to Florida. I had a great time with my family driving there, it was super fun!My dream destination vacation is Fiji, I always dream of my destination wedding to be there. I love the tropical feel, the weather and the beautiful things that are there. The three things of a great vacation should be sightseeing, adventure and relaxing by the beach. The intersting thing about the videos is the clean crisp view of everything, the buildings are beautiful and it reminds me of the city.
By: norettaa265343350 on October 2, 2009
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My summer of 09 was okay, but I did get to experience new things. My summer vacation stared of going to an out door camp called Outdoor World located in P.A. My family and iI enjoyed a lot. We did camp fires, bbq , enjoyed the pool, arcaed room and many more. After getting back it was time to work. i had got chosen to work for the summer youth program. So i was located to work in the South Queens Boys and Girls club. it was experience in life time because i got to work with cute and adorable kid even though they were sometimes hard to deal with. i also enjoyed the beach with friends and family.
My ideal vacation would a vacation out to Brazil. I would love to vist the rain forest and explore the beautiful nature. Brazil would be my destation of an ideal vaction because thers so many things that can be done to enjoy and also many things to be learned about the culture.
i found Yours videos intersting because i saw got to see the views of your summer vacation and found it to be beautiful but i also found it to be boring because i wish i could of seens more and more of your experience out there. i also since you like being a funny guy, i would expect it to be a little funny.
By: natalias265827097 on October 4, 2009
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1:The highlight of my summer vacation was that I went alot of clubbing in my country, and i spent alot of time with my family.
2:My dream vacation is going to “Aruba” and “Costa Rica”.Aruba is the most interesting place in the world, It has alot of interesting places and lots of beautiful landscapes.Costa Rica is my ideal honey moon trip.I see it as a romantic and peaceful place.
3:Three characteristics of a pleasurable vacation is Dancing, Activities, Play sports
By: steffanieg265895755 on October 4, 2009
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The highlight of my summer vaction wasn’t really the greatest. I didnt get a chance to travel this year, but I’ve had the oppourtunity to have a summer job. My job was a fitness pogram called “Flex Mind Body And Fitness. The crazy thing is, my uncle was my boss. I enjoyed every aspect of it. I learned and experinced alot by doing this job. I also gotten away with alot of stuff. I can only imagine what if my boss wasn’t my uncle. I guess I would of been fired.
My ideal vaction would be to travel to paris. Why?
It seems like the perfect place. I consider myself as a person that enjoys trying new things. In paris I would enjoy siteseeing, and also looking into the different cultures. I will have a BLAST.
For a pleasurable vaction I would say you should be able to relax, feel comfort and also excited but your stay. without any of these things you will definetly have a boring vaction.
My funny teacher pictuers were very intreasting. It shows a great time he had and also how much he enjoys traveling to different places. I wish I can travel around the world just like him. He make me jealous!!!, He brags about his journey all the time. But I still love listening to his stories.
By: yanitzab265255802 on October 4, 2009
at 8:42 pm
The highlight of my summer vacation was when I went to Guatemala. I had fun because I went alone this time. When i was over there me and my cousins went to nice places and would go to parties without having anyone tell us what to do and went to come back. We also went to many different parts of Guatemala and went to Antigua Guatemala which is the best attraction in Guatemala. My dream vacation would be traveling to Italy. It would be Italy because Italy has many attractions like a lot of countries but one attraction that stands out to me is The Colosseum. I always wanted to see the colosseum up close. Another reason why I would like to visit Italy is because the Italian food and I love pasta. I would like to go Italy because I would like to visit museums to see the art that they have and also to go to the mall. Who knows? There might even be sneakers over there too! The interesting thing about the first video was that I saw many nice places in Israel. The most boring thing about that video was that it was to slow. The second video was cool because it showed the point of view of someone driving around Israel.
By: alejandrop265704049 on October 5, 2009
at 10:56 am
durning my summer vacation first time i had an enjoyable and fun vacation with my loving family . well i can,t say that it was perfect and my dream vacation but it was good vacation . i never sat at home and watch tv for all day . everyday somebody call us to there house for lunch dinner or sleep over . so it true that i don,t like to stay at home . in summer most enjoyable time was that when i was not with my family . i went to Downey park with my friends . i took an lot of rides . i almost had an heart attack on highest ride because it was so into water and then from 30 feet it was coming so fast into water . my ideal vacation will be going to far state with my friend only and lot of money in my pocket . because my family is so strict they never let me go anywhere by my self always is there with me someone from my family. i like the song in ur vacation videos . i love Arabic music it sound good . as so far concern about the video itz good attraction toward tourism people . and it attract my idea too . i will also like to vista this area. i like ur video itz very cool and interesting to me .
By: ramank209953942 on October 6, 2009
at 8:25 pm
The highlight if my summer was going to Dominican Republic . I had a lot of fun with my family and friends.I visited many beaches , rivers, water parks , and discos. I enjoyed the nice hot weather over there and got a nice tan. I got to celebrate my best friends birthday party with her.
My dream ideal vacation would be to Hawaii.I have always dreamed of going there to relax and enjoy the beaches over there. I have made myself a promise that before i get to old i will visit Hawaii.Characteristics of a pleasurable vacation would be relaxation confortness and having lots of fun.
your videos are very cool. I really like the fist one with the slides it showed a lot about your vacation.
By: carolinag265450643 on October 8, 2009
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